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Greetings!

Welcome to my Archive! You may know me best as @sableshroomtheartist, I usually write fanfiction and draw fanart, but I have come to realize that there is a LOT of information and great references out there on the internet that is not easily accessible. I'd like to gather it all together here for, so that everyone can appreciate and view it with me!

The majority of these archived works will be from auction sites. If you'd like to see more content, I highly recommend going to Internet Archive, they have a large collection of magazines, and you can find promotional material regarding the original release there.

If you have any rare, unseen, or otherwise unavailable online Dark Crystal content, feel free to send it my way! I also welcome any information you have regarding the whereabouts of auctioned set pieces!

If you have questions or are looking for something, message me or send an ask! I might be able to find it for you, or may already have it on my archive, or in my drafts!

Any paperwork or other behind-the-scenes items I acquire are uploaded on Internet Archive, you can find them here.

Endless Forest Mushroom Set Dressing - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $640 - Lot 167

Two original mushroom set dressing props from the production of the television series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

Each of the mushrooms is composed of a cast foam material that features a rubberized outer layer with hand-painted detailing throughout. A wooden dowel is present at the base of each mushroom, allowing it to be placed on the set.

These mushroom set dressing components can be seen throughout the series in the Endless Forest as well as in the village Stone-in-the-Wood, such as in the fifth episode, "She Knows All the Secrets."

Dimensions: Each: 17.5 x 12 inches

Can you spot the plant in these images?^^

Endless Forest Pinwheel Set Dressing - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $1,024 - Lot 166

An original pair of pinwheels set dressing props used in the production of the television series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

The pinwheels are composed of a combination of rigid and soft foam with an internal metal armature that runs through the center of the shaft and through each of the blades. Each pinwheel features hand-painted detailing throughout.

This type of pinwheel set dressing would have been utilized in scenes that took place in the Endless Forest or in the village of Stone-in-the-Wood.

Dimensions: Each: 20 x 12 inches

Can you spot them?^^

Endless Forest Large Pair of Mushroom Tubes Set Dressing Props - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $576 - Lot 165

"An original pair of large mushroom tubes set dressing props used in the village of Stone-in-the-Wood and the Endless Forest from the production of the television series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

This pair of mushroom tubes is composed of a cast foam rubber material in four separate components, which have been hand-painted and feature wooden dowels at the base to allow the pieces to be placed during specific scenes. Hoses are present at the base of the mushrooms, likely for special effects purposes.

Mushrooms such as these can be seen throughout the series, such as in the fifth episode, "She Knows All the Secrets."

Dimensions: Each: 23 x 7 inches"

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THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - London - 2020

(Half of) Valley of Stones Monolith - Sold on Propstore.com, Dec 4 2020

"A Valley of Stones monolith from Jim Henson and Frank Oz's fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Ritualistic stones and monoliths decorated the Valley of Stones, where the Mystics resided in peace and harmony.

The monolith is made of lightweight carved foam, with a swirling Celtic pattern embossed on the front. It is hand painted to resemble grey stone, with faux moss, vines and other artificial plants applied to create an ancient and decrepit look. Designed to only be seen from the front, the rear remains unfinished and hollow, with two square holes cut out of each side. The monolith can be seen in rare test footage of the production team testing various puppets. The item has some wear from production use and age, including areas where the paintwork has cracked and come away. Dimensions: 30 cm x 53 cm x 74 cm (11 3/4" x 21" x 29 1/4")"

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This stone is one of the standing stones that magically keeps the UrRu isolated. The carving is inspired by the Norse urnes style.

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The Other half of the stone! (Or the same stone?)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction 2014

Mystic Valley Ancient Monolith Prop - Sold on Propstore.com, on October 27th, 2014

Only one image is available of the other half. I believe this half is the one I have found on YourProps.com, considering the date it was sold.

"A prop ancient monolith from the Mystic Valley in Frank Oz and Jim Henson’s fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Ritualistic stones such as this one were seen decorating the set where the wise and benevolent Mystics dwelled. Crafted from lightweight carved foam with swirling Celtic patterns embossed on the front and decorated with grey paint and faux moss and vines, the piece was created to only be seen from the front as the reverse is unpainted and hollow.

The prop remains in very good condition. This lot is from the Harry Lange estate. Dimensions: 30 cm x 53 cm x 74 cm (12” x 21” x 29”)"

A prop ancient monolith from the Mystic Valley in Frank Oz and Jim Hensons fantasyfilm The Dark Crystal. Ritualistic stones such as this one

See? The same image! These images came from YourProps.com That one image is so spooky, though... What does it mean? What??? That is more than one stone, it may be on the actual set??? Anyways, if you have any idea where these two blurry images come from, or happen to be the owner of this half of the stone, message me!

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Update! The mysterious podling hidden among the images is from Joe Tripician's silent behind-the-scenes test footage. It is a prototype puppet, and this stone was likely never used in the final movie, or was one set in the very back of shots.

💬 1 🔁 20 ❤️ 36 · Silent Behind The Scenes Test Footage, featuring proto-type puppets from the 1982 movie, sourced directly from Joe Tripic

"Surprised" Podling Full-Body Puppet - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $10,240 - Lot 164

"The full-body puppet for the "Surprised" Podling that is seen primarily in the third episode of the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019), entitled, "What Was Sundered and Undone." When Brea (performed by Alice Dinnean and voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) is banished to be a part of the Order of Lesser Service, her first task is bathing unruly Podlings who hate to be cleaned. This "Surprised" Podling is seen leaping with its arms outstretched directly into a muddy part of the ground, dirtying itself even more. This Podling then cannonballs into a tub of soapy water in order to get itself clean.

The puppet's head is made of sculpted and hand-painted foam latex, with wig hair. Its hands are also foam latex, with interior three-fingered armatured foam pod with arm rod pockets, and press-on nails on the exterior top of each finger. Its three-piece costume is comprised of a linen shirt with basted cotton appliqué in Boro patchwork style, cotton pants, wool-blend hat, and wool-blend shoes with yarn laces and painted wooden beads.

Built inside of the puppet's head is a metal plate with two screws backed with magnets and affixed to the glass taxidermy eyes to allow the puppeteer to control the puppet's eyes. This metal plate also served as a resting place for the puppeteer's hand. A protective covering of either leather or another material was also built into the inner mouthpiece so the puppeteer's hand wouldn't sweat through. The body of the puppet is an articulated pod with foam arms with inner wooden dowels to create bone structures. The arms of the puppets were created to be foam latex up to the elbow and then have the ability to be Velcro'd on and off for easy replacement, as damage was a regular occurrence because of prop usage or rod replacement.

This puppet comes posed and mounted on a stand custom-built by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, featuring an identifying emblem.

Dimensions: Overall: 29 x 27 x 11.75 inches"

"Hoop" Podling Puppet - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $8,960 - Lot 163

"The puppet for the Podling, Hoop, that is seen primarily in the third episode of the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019), entitled, "What Was Sundered and Undone." When Brea (performed by Alice Dinnean and voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) is banished to be a part of the Order of Lesser Service, her first task is bathing unruly Podlings who hate to be cleaned. Hoop is the most uncooperative Podling that Brea tries to bathe, eventually running off into the forest and forcing Brea to run after her. After Brea finally catches Hoop, they make a pact to let each other go, allowing Brea to escape the Order of Lesser Service and allowing Hoop to gleefully make dirt angels in the ground. Hoop is seen again in the next episode, "The First Thing I Remember Is Fire," in the background of the band playing at the Podling Hut.

The puppet's head is made of sculpted and hand-painted foam latex, with wig hair. Its hands are also foam latex, with interior three-fingered armatured foam pod with arm rod pockets, and press-on nails on the exterior top of each finger. Its costume is comprised of cotton and linen multi-piece garments including a loose woven linen vest, cotton shirt, linen pants, and a knit cap. Please note: this puppet does not include legs.

Built inside of the puppet's head is a metal plate with two screws backed with magnets and affixed to the glass taxidermy eyes to allow the puppeteer to control the puppet's eyes. This metal plate also served as a resting place for the puppeteer's hand. A protective covering of either leather or another material was also built into the inner mouthpiece so the puppeteer's hand wouldn't sweat through. The body of the puppet is an articulated pod with foam arms with inner wooden dowels to create bone structures. The arms of the puppets were created to be foam latex up to the elbow and then have the ability to be Velcro'd on and off for easy replacement, as damage was a regular occurrence because of prop usage or rod replacement.

This puppet comes posed and mounted on a stand custom-built by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, featuring an identifying emblem.

Please Note: All Jim Henson auction lots require custom crating to ensure safe transport. Shipping and crating will be coordinated through experienced third-party specialty shippers, with all related costs the responsibility of the buyer. Pickup is available from our Gardena, California location by appointment only beginning December 1, 2025. Please refer to your invoice for scheduling details.

Dimensions: Overall: 23 x 11.75 x 11.75 inches"

Mystic Masterlist;

Have you ever wondered to yourself, "Wow, I wonder what happened to all those awesome Mystic puppets after the movie was finished?"

Well I have (Most of) the answers.

Some went to museums or stayed in the Jim Henson Company's private collections, some were sold on auctions over the years, and others remain unidentified and possibly lost inside the Jim Henson Company's storage units.

I have compiled a list of mystics who have been preserved or spotted across the web after being sold to private collectors. If you are in possession of any pieces of any mystics, please reach out, I would love to add your piece to the masterlist!

Let's begin with...

An Email from The Jim Henson Legacy;

I reached out to The Jim Henson Legacy, and they provided a list of mystics on display in museums! I had originally asked to learn about the whereabouts of particular mystics who I cannot find at all, but they could not provide answers, and instead gave me a handy list of museum mystics.

And now, a comprehensive breakdown of each of the original Ten Mystics;

UrSu (The Master); UrSu is at the Smithsonian, he is disassembled, but safely in storage. He has not been displayed in several decades. UrSu's feet also appear on YourProps.com,

UrIm (The Healer); UrIm's head was sold on auction at some point before 2008, and was seen in the private collection of an internet user on YourProps.com. His head was then seen again in a facebook group, in much worse condition, but the original post was since deleted, and only the images remain.

UrSol (The Chanter); UrSol is on display at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum-- However, his foot was posted on YourProps.com, by a user called Tom. So, UrSol has a total of three feet? UrSol also has a second head, which is at The Smithsonian, in storage.

UrNol (The Herbalist); Both of UrNol's heads have been sold on auction. One intact head used for walking scenes, and one surviving latex skin from a hand puppet. The whereabouts of the rest of him remains unknown.

UrAmaj (The Cook); UrAmaj is missing. We cannot find him. I am personally emailing Karen Falk about this, I am not kidding. I want to know where he is, he is my favorite.

UrAc (The Scribe); UrAc is on display at The Center of Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.

UrYod (The Numerologist); UrYod's head was mistakenly put onto UrUtt's body. The frankensteined mystic can be seen at the Museum of Moving Image.

UrUtt (The Weaver); UrUtt's head had once been on display at The Smithsonian, but has since been lost. UrUtt's body is on display at the Museum of Moving Image, with UrYod's head attached.

UrZah (The Ritual-Guardian); UrZah is missing, but his coat was sold on Propstore.com.

UrTih (The Alchemist); UrTih is also missing, and no part of him has yet to be identified among the loose mystic pieces that are in museums or private collections.

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Dark Crystal Exhibit pics - c. 1982/83

Comment attached: "I took these photos at an exhibit for The Dark Crystal, the great Jim Henson puppet film, at the Astoria Motion Picture Studios in 1982 or '83."

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These photographs are particularly interesting! There are not that many photographs of this event online, at least not photographs that have sources.

The miniature set is still on display in museums today, along with Aughra, Jen, and SkekZok, while SkekEkt and SkekOk reside in the Jim Henson Company's personal possession.

UrNol, who is depicted in the top image, is unaccounted for, but I have found two instances of UrNol's head (two different heads!) being sold on auction. I am not certain where UrTih is, either.

Order of the Lesser Service #2 Gelfling Costume - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $1,024 - Lot 162

"Four costume elements from the ensemble of one of the members of the Order of the Lesser Service from the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019). In the third episode, "What Was Sundered and Undone," Brea (performed by Alice Dinnean and voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) is sent to the Order of the Lesser Service as punishment for wiping the memory of Elder Cadia, and her first task is bathing unruly Podlings who hate to be cleaned.

The ensemble is comprised of a linen and cotton outer dress with Tapunto quilting detailing, a cotton-blend shirt with arm guard and tassels, a triangular, thick cotton headpiece with sewn-on bells, and a fabric belt with additional small bells as detailing and sheer linen draping. The tassels are lovingly referred to internally as "Froud Shrouds," in reference to The Dark Crystal's original designer, Brian Froud, and fabricator, Wendy Froud. During the filming of the original film, the Frouds added tassels to hang from the sleeves of the Gelfling puppets to help hide the puppeteering rods for the arms. Despite having the technology in place to digitally remove rods for the prequel series, the Frouds insisted that the tassels remain on the arms of the Gelflings because the style had already been established.

The outer dress contains a Jim Henson Company label inside with additional handwritten identifying information

Dimensions: 19 x 18 inches"

Daudran of the Order of Lesser Service Puppet - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $7,680 - Lot 161

"The Daudran leader of the Order of the Lesser Service puppet from the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019). He is a Gelfling from the Vapra clan and can be seen primarily in the third episode, "What Was Sundered and Undone," when Brea is sent to the Order of the Lesser Service as punishment for wiping the memory of Elder Cadia. The Daudran was performed by Olly Taylor and voiced by Dustin Demri-Burns. Puppet sculpted by Mitch Devane.

The puppet's head is made of sculpted and hand-painted foam latex with gray wig hair punched into it. Its elaborate costume is comprised of a tunic made of linen and cotton with Tapunto quilting detailing, a layered vest featuring a sheer chiffon overlaid with an open weave knit and top-stitch embroidery for a folk motif and then backed with a poly-blend, and a hat comprised of thick cotton with appliquéd piping for three-dimensional purposes. A puppeteer's sleeve and a non-operational pump for controlling the puppet's ears are present underneath the puppet's costume. The tassels that hang from the arms of the tunic are lovingly referred to internally as "Froud Shrouds," in reference to The Dark Crystal's original designer, Brian Froud, and fabricator, Wendy Froud. During the filming of the original film, the Frouds added tassels to hang from the sleeves of the Gelfling puppets to help hide the puppeteering rods for the arms. Despite having the technology in place to digitally remove rods for the prequel series, the Frouds insisted that the tassels remain on the arms of the Gelflings because the style had already been established.

Built inside of the puppet's head is a metal plate with two screws backed with magnets and affixed to the glass taxidermy eyes to allow the puppeteer to control the puppet's eyes. This metal plate also served as a resting place for the puppeteer's hand. A protective covering of either leather or another material was also built into the inner mouthpiece so the puppeteer's hand wouldn't sweat through. The body of the puppet is an articulated pod with foam arms with inner wooden dowels to create bone structures. The arms of the puppets were created to be foam latex up to the elbow and then have the ability to be Velcro'd on and off for easy replacement, as damage was a regular occurrence because of prop usage or rod replacement. Please note: this puppet does not include hands.

The Daudran of the Order of the Lesser Service is seen again in the final episode of the series, "A Single Piece Was Lost," alongside the other members of the Vapra Clan who arrive in support of the rest of the Gelfling during the Second Battle of Stone-in-the-Wood, as well as in the first episode, "End. Begin. All the Same." in line for the tithing ceremony for the Skeksis.

Dimensions: Overall: 41 x 18 x 13 inches"

Skeksis Essence Wine Skin Prop - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $1,024 - Lot 103

"An original wine skin prop for an Essence Vial from the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

Composed of stitched leather, this prop is accompanied by an original production label indicating it may have been designed for use by the Skeksis characters, skekVar the General, and/or skekSil the Chamberlain.

Dimensions: 6.25 x 4.5 x 3.5 inches"

skekGra the Heretic - Circle of the Suns Skeksis Chair - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $2,560 - Lot 100

I almost missed one of my favorite props, since I forgot to bookmark it! But fret not, here it is, very late, Lot 100!

"A Skeksis chair from the Circle of Suns where cast-out Skeksis, skekGra the Heretic (performed by Damian Farrell and voiced by Andy Samberg), resided in the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

The chair is comprised of carved rigid foam with a cast resin outer coating that features hand-painted detailing. It is designed in the instantly recognizable Skeksis style known as "Garthic," which was created by skekEkt the Ornamentalist and features characteristics such as "emerging skeleton imagery" that make it so distinguishable.

It contains ornate detailing throughout including carved patterns on the base and hand/claw-shaped arms, winged blade protrusions as a headboard, leather strips wrapped around multiple components of the chair including some containing faux-bones tied to them, and multiple pieces of multi-fabric throw blanket decorations. The chair does not contain a full seat.

The chair features wear throughout consistent with heavy production usage. This wear includes, but is not limited to, scuffing and scratch marks, chipping, and outer coating peeling. Other specific wear includes both of the arms being loose from the lower half of the chair, a section of one of the back protrusions not being present which allows the foam to be seen, and both of the faux-bones have become separated from their other halves tied to the leather straps.

This chair can be seen when the Gelfling heroes of the series visit the Circle of the Suns where they encounter skekGra and urGoh the Wanderer (performed by Olly Taylor and voiced by Bill Hader).

Dimensions: 72 x 53 x 34.5 inches"

I have seen people theorize about this chair and its implications regarding the lore, and I would like to add to the conversation. I do personally enjoy the idea of SkekGra leaving the castle with his chair, quite possibly using it as a weapon to fend off other skeksis? But we will not know for a little while. Regardless, this chair almost certainly came from the castle, but it isn't the same as every other castle chair, is it?

For starters, it has claws! These claws are absent on the modern chairs, but would make sense for a much older garthic style! The halo on the headrest also features interesting interlocking patterns, which we can see carven into the walls in the castle in some areas. The base of the chair has a very flowing and curly look to it, resembling something of an art nouveau style, which we also see hints of throughout the castle in permanent features, such as around doorframes and on chandeliers. I suggest that the garthic style has evolved greatly, even in the last few hundred years while SkekGra has been exiled, and that all of the chairs had resembled this, but have since been replaced.

SkekGra and UrGoh clearly has also altered the chair, adding fabrics for cushioning, and interesting hanging charms and bells. I find it very interesting and almost symbolic, seeing how SkekGra not only took a piece of home with him, but made it his own-- but even still, his 'home' has changed so much since he left, that it hardly even resembles home at all.

Castle Guard #5 Gelfling Costume - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $1,280 - Lot 160

"The ensemble for one of the Gelfling Guards at the Castle of the Crystal in the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

It is comprised of a lightweight, wool-blend cloak lined with silk fabric and dip-dyed to create a gradient coloring and featuring leather shoulder pads with appliqué, two cotton arm sleeves each with leather arm gauntlets, a leather helmet with resin or 3-D printed "bone" at the top, and a black fabric neckpiece. The tassels that hang from the arm sleeves are lovingly referred to internally as "Froud Shrouds," in reference to The Dark Crystal's original designer, Brian Froud, and fabricator, Wendy Froud. During the filming of the original film, the Frouds added tassels to hang from the sleeves of the Gelfling puppets to help hide the puppeteering rods for the arms. Despite having the technology in place to digitally remove rods for the prequel series, the Frouds insisted that the tassels remain on the arms of the Gelflings because the style had already been established.

Each element of the ensemble contains a label with additional handwritten identifying information. The labels for the helmet and cloak are official Jim Henson Company labels.

Dimensions: Helmet: 20 x 10.25 x 9 inches"

Castle Guard #3 Gelfling Costume - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $1,600 - Lot 159

"The ensemble for one of the Gelfling Guards at the Castle of the Crystal in the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

It is comprised of a lightweight, wool-blend cloak lined with silk fabric and dip-dyed to create a gradient coloring and featuring leather shoulder pads with appliqué, two linen arm sleeves each with leather arm gauntlets, a leather helmet with resin or 3-D printed "bone" at the top, and a black felt neckpiece. The tassels that hang from the arm sleeves are lovingly referred to internally as "Froud Shrouds," in reference to The Dark Crystal's original designer, Brian Froud, and fabricator, Wendy Froud. During the filming of the original film, the Frouds added tassels to hang from the sleeves of the Gelfling puppets to help hide the puppeteering rods for the arms. Despite having the technology in place to digitally remove rods for the prequel series, the Frouds insisted that the tassels remain on the arms of the Gelflings because the style had already been established.

Each element of the ensemble contains a label with additional handwritten identifying information. The labels for the helmet and cloak are official Jim Henson Company labels.

Dimensions: Helmet: 20 x 11 x 10 inches"

skekTek the Scientist - Chamber of Life Probe and Pump with Puppeteering Apparatus - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $2,560 - Lot 104

"An original Life Probe and Pump prop from the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019).

The prop features twin air pumps on a single three-legged stand. The stand, primarily comprised of fiberglass with metal platforms and internal armatures, features two cranks - one wheel and one lever (damage present to the lever) - at its center. Multiple extended pieces of translucent tubing are connected to the pumps. The exterior of the tubing contains production-distressing comprised of latex to give it both an organic and sinister appearance. At the end of one of the tubes is a pointed Spitter Zap Probe prop comprised of resin.

Accompanying this prop is a metal puppeteering apparatus that consists of a metal hand with two levers. Two small hydraulic wires that extend from the lower center of the prop's stand connect to the base of the apparatus. Once connected, the levers each control one of the air pumps, allowing them to expand and contract.

This prop is seen in the final episode of the series, "A Single Piece Was Lost," used in the Chamber of Life by skekTek the Scientist (performed by Olly Taylor and voiced by Mark Hamill) as he tries to bring a dead Arathim back to life.

Dimensions: 60 x 30 x 19 inches"

Castle Guard #1 - Stonewood Gelfling Puppet - Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction on Julien's Auctions, sold for $7,680 - Lot 158

"An original puppet for one of the Gelfling Guards at the Castle of the Crystal in the prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, 2019). This Gelfling is a member of the Stonewood clan and served the Skeksis leaders until a planned mutiny that was thwarted by one of their own, Tolyn (voiced by Jack Myers), and they were all killed. Puppet sculpted by Robert Bennett.

The puppet's head is made of sculpted and hand-painted foam latex with black wig hair punched into it. Its costume is comprised of a lightweight, wool-blend cloak lined with silk fabric and dip-dyed to create a gradient coloring, and linen sleeves underneath the arm gauntlets. Its helmet, shoulder pads, and gauntlets are made of leather. 3-D printed emblems and elements (such as the "bones" in the helmets) are present throughout the costume. The tassels that hang from the arms of the cloak are lovingly referred to internally as "Froud Shrouds," in reference to The Dark Crystal's original designer, Brian Froud, and fabricator, Wendy Froud. During the filming of the original film, the Frouds added tassels to hang from the sleeves of the Gelfling puppets to help hide the puppeteering rods for the arms. Despite having the technology in place to digitally remove rods for the prequel series, the Frouds insisted that the tassels remain on the arms of the Gelflings because the style had already been established.

Built inside of the puppet's head is a metal plate with two screws backed with magnets and affixed to the glass taxidermy eyes to allow the puppeteer to control the puppet's eyes. This metal plate also served as a resting place for the puppeteer's hand. A protective covering of either leather or another material was also built into the inner mouthpiece so the puppeteer's hand wouldn't sweat through. The body of the puppet is an articulated pod with foam arms with inner wooden dowels to create bone structures. The arms of the puppets were created to be foam latex up to the elbow and then have the ability to be Velcro'd on and off for easy replacement, as damage was a regular occurrence because of prop usage or rod replacement.

Dimensions: Overall: 40.5 x 20 x 13 inches"

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